Audit Senior Associate - Financial Institutions

Who: An experienced public accounting professional with at least two years of audit experience and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam. What: Supervises financial institution audits and prepares financial statements while developing expertise in specialized accounting and auditing requirements. When: Full-time role available immediately. Where: Within a confidential professional services firm serving financial institution clients. Why: To support high-quality audit execution, strengthen technical capabilities, and contribute to efficient client service delivery. Office Environment: A collaborative, team-oriented setting that values accuracy, communication, and professional development. Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience. Position Overview: The Senior Auditor supports and supervises audit engagements for financial institutions, performs detailed GAAP-based procedures, develops specialized industry expertise, and mentors staff while ensuring client confidentiality. Key Responsibilities: - Supervise financial statement audits, internal audits, and financial statement preparation engagements for financial institutions under the direction of the engagement manager. - Participate in planning and scheduling client engagements. - Prepare and index working papers and perform GAAP procedures to validate financial accuracy. - Develop proficiency in GAAP, OCBOA, specialized accounting principles, and financial statement presentation. - Build expertise in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting matters unique to financial institutions. - Communicate effectively with clients to obtain necessary information with minimal disruption. - Coach, mentor, and develop staff auditors. Qualifications: - Meets all requirements to sit for the CPA exam (CPA preferred). - Minimum of two years of public accounting experience with progressive responsibility and experience leading engagements. - Proficiency in accounting software. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong organizational, analytical, and teamwork abilities.